A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1664293 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1664630 epoch_slot_no: 1430 block_no: 1664214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-10-14 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x488c65e068b7ac2a6b5f7e9d0b5b0cce890dbdf458d0e6ed75cc4b399f409d08Block Operator
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